NC275 over S. Fork Catawba River
PoorGaston County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. W. Jct. SR1836 · Structure no. 000000000710056
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 371 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC275 over S. Fork Catawba River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC275 over S. Fork Catawba River in Gaston County, North Carolina. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 years old, older than the North Carolina average of 38.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 10,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,000 by 2040. The structure is 371 ft (113 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC275 over S. Fork Catawba River built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC275 over S. Fork Catawba River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does NC275 over S. Fork Catawba River carry?
About 10,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is NC275 over S. Fork Catawba River?
The structure is 371 ft (113 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns NC275 over S. Fork Catawba River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.